Product Description
This 2016 Brunello di Montalcino is crafted from 100% Sangiovese grapes. It's aged for 38 months in French oak barrels and an additional 6 months in the bottle before hitting the market. Poggio Landi's 75 - hectare estate, tucked away in the hills of historic Montalcino, is like a world of its own. Its vineyards spread across all of Montalcino's distinct and refined terroir, sitting at 170 - 500m above sea level. The bright Tuscan sunshine during the day and cooler evenings at these altitudes create ideal conditions for the grapes to fully ripen while retaining complexity. 2016 was an outstanding vintage for Brunello di Montalcino, with near - perfect weather throughout the growing season. This results in well - balanced, age - worthy wines that show great depth, finesse, and structure. The wine offers a complex aroma of ripe red fruit, pepper, floral scents, and cedar. On the palate, you'll experience silky tannins, flavors of red cherry, black plum, and licorice, with hints of leather and stone on the finish. It's enjoyable right now, but will keep getting better over the next few decades.
How to enjoy this wine: You can drink it on its own to fully savor its complex flavors, or pair it with red meats like steak or lamb. Before drinking, it's a good idea to let the wine breathe for about 30 minutes to an hour. Just open the bottle and let it sit. When it comes to storage, keep the bottle in a cool, dark place. A wine cellar or a cool closet works great. Avoid storing it in a place that's too hot or has a lot of temperature changes. Also, make sure the bottle is lying down so the cork stays moist. This wine will keep getting better with age, so you can save it for special occasions. Just remember, if you're planning to drink it soon, don't over - age it as the flavors might change in an unexpected way.
